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Barack Obama

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Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.

Oct 27, 2008

If you will reach deep down and fight with me, we won't just win Virginia. We're going to win this election.

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Oct 27, 2008

Closing days of this campaign, my opponent's trying to distance himself from President Bush... despite the fact that he's faithfully supported him 90 percent of the time.

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Oct 27, 2008

John McCain -- and I'm just amazed by this -- he calls making everybody have a chance and give them opportunity, he calls that socialism. I call it opportunity.

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Oct 27, 2008

to get wind power from North Dakota to population centers, like Chicago.

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Oct 27, 2008

What I have called for is a tax cut -- tax cut for 95 percent of working families -- of Americans -- working Americans.

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Oct 26, 2008

We can choose hope over fear, and unity over division; the promise of change over the power of the status quo.

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Oct 26, 2008

When it comes to the economy, when it comes to the central issue of this election, the central issue for working families all across this region, you don't get it.

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